10/20/2026
In this episode (https://bit.ly/OCOM_EP331), La Manda Cunningham CEO of TRM and Jessyca Moreno, Deputy Director of Mission Advancement and Marketing at TRM, talk with Kirstin Williams of Fleet Feet Topeka about how the Topeka Turkey Trot grew from an expected 250 runners to around 550 in 2025, turning a Thanksgiving tradition into meaningful community support. They discuss this year’s race upgrades, including the new Forbes Field location, a USATF-certified 5K and 10K course, and Fleet Feet Topeka free Fit ID 3D foot scans to promote wellness and injury prevention. The conversation highlights TRM’s hands-on partnership through volunteers, race-day support, and opportunities to educate participants about its mission across Shawnee County. They also explain the food donation drive, where participants can receive 15% off registration by bringing five non-perishable food items, and clarify what foods qualify for donation.